Introduction to Painting & Decorating

Course Code
N/A
Course Duration
3 weeks (Wednesdays, 9:30am – 3:30pm)
Location
Cradley Heath Skills Campus
Start Date
28 January, 2026
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Thinking about refreshing your home or exploring a potential new trade? This practical three-week introduction to painting and decorating is the ideal place to start.

You’ll learn basic painting and finishing techniques, practise safe use of tools and materials, and gain confidence completing small decorating tasks. Each session is hands-on and designed for adults with little or no experience, making it accessible whether you’re decorating at home or considering a future role in the construction industry.

Delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus, this course gives you a supportive and welcoming environment to build real, practical skills.

Who is this course for?

Ideal for adults aged 19+ who want to:
• Learn basic painting and decorating skills
• Improve confidence completing home decorating projects
• Explore whether a trade career might be right for them
• Build practical skills before progressing to further study
• Gain hands-on experience in a friendly workshop setting

No experience required.

• You must be aged 19+
• Fully funded for most adults living in the West Midlands Combined Authority area

Learners at Cradley Heath Skills Campus benefit from:
• Access to fully equipped workshop spaces designed for painting and decorating practice
• Supportive tutors with professional experience in the construction trades
• Being part of The Sandwell Colleges — the top-performing college group in the West Midlands
• A welcoming, confidence-building community of adult learners

Please get in touch for more information.

You may go onto further study at Cradley Heath Skills Campus:
• Entry Level 3 Award in Construction Skills – Painting & Decorating
• Entry Level 3 Construction Skills – Carpentry & Joinery
• Entry Level 3 Award in Construction Skills – Tiling
• DIY for Beginners

You may also explore wider adult learning in English, Digital or Employability pathways.

Apply for this course or find out more

Whether you prefer part-time, evening, or flexible study options, we offer learning that fits your goals. From building confidence to gaining new skills, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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